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UA3986 Flight Status

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA3986 flight operated by United Airlines on Nov 2, 2026 is scheduled to fly from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM). The flight is expected to depart at 2:15 PM (local time in Albuquerque, UTC-6) and land at 10:30 PM (local time in Des Moines, UTC-5) .
Sun, Nov 1
Mon, Nov 2
Tue, Nov 3
ABQ-DSM

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Arrived
The flight has arrived 40m late
Albuquerque(ABQ)
2:22 PM
Scheduled: 2:15 PM, Nov 1
Albuquerque International Sunport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 15m
IAH
3h 56m
Des Moines(DSM)
11:10 PM
Scheduled: 10:30 PM, Nov 1
Des Moines International Airport
Check-in Counter
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Boarding Gate
A3
Arrival Gate
23
Baggage
1
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ABQ-DSM

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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Albuquerque(ABQ)
2:15 PM
Scheduled: 2:15 PM, Nov 2
Albuquerque International Sunport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 15m
IAH
3h 8m
Des Moines(DSM)
10:30 PM
Scheduled: 10:30 PM, Nov 2
Des Moines International Airport
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
A2
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Scheduled
Your flight will depart on time.
Albuquerque(ABQ)
2:15 PM
Scheduled: 2:15 PM, Nov 3
Albuquerque International Sunport
173106C5-5199-4134-A176-6296CB3DA377 7h 15m
IAH
2h 40m
Des Moines(DSM)
10:30 PM
Scheduled: 10:30 PM, Nov 3
Des Moines International Airport
Check-in Counter
--
Boarding Gate
A2
Arrival Gate
--
Baggage
--
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Track the Previous Flight Status: Scheduled

UA6345
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Houston (HOU) Albuquerque (ABQ)
Scheduled: 1:34 PM
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UA3986 Aircraft Details

According to Trip.com real-time data, the UA3986 flight flying from Albuquerque to Des Moines on 11/2/2026 is operated by the aircraft model Embraer 175. This aircraft has been in service for 10y, 4m. The aircraft is equipped with 76 seats.
flight status
Embraer 175
Punctuality (Departure)
100 %
Punctuality (Arrival)
83 %
Early on average
10 minutes
Age
10y, 4m
Seats
76
Flight Distance
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Flight History for UA3986

Trip.com historical records show that the last UA3986 flight departed on Sun, Nov 1 from ABQ at approximately 2:22 PM. This flight is expected to arrrive in DSM at 11:10 PM.
Date Airport Aircraft Model Departure Arrival Status
Departure Arrival
Wed, Oct 28 Albuquerque (ABQ) Des Moines (DSM) E75L 2:20 PM 10:06 PM Arrived
Thu, Oct 29 Albuquerque (ABQ) Des Moines (DSM) E75L 2:22 PM 10:10 PM Arrived
Fri, Oct 30 Albuquerque (ABQ) Des Moines (DSM) E75L 2:19 PM 10:05 PM Arrived
Sat, Oct 31 Albuquerque (ABQ) Houston (IAH) E75L 2:13 PM 4:43 PM Arrived
Sun, Nov 1 Albuquerque (ABQ) Des Moines (DSM) E75L 2:22 PM 11:10 PM Arrived
Mon, Nov 2 Albuquerque (ABQ) Des Moines (DSM) E75L 2:15 PM 10:30 PM Scheduled
Tue, Nov 3 Albuquerque (ABQ) Des Moines (DSM) E75L 2:15 PM 10:30 PM Scheduled

UA3986 On-Time Performance

Based on the average performance of this flight over the past 30 trips, the on-time departure rate of UA3986 is 100% (Late on average 2 minutes), and the on-time arrival rate is 83% (Early on average 10 minutes).

On-Time Departures
Punctuality
100 %
Late on average 2 minutes
Early
17 %
On time
83 %
30 mins late
0 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %
On-Time Arrivals
Punctuality
83 %
Early on average 10 minutes
Early
83 %
On time
0 %
30 mins late
17 %
60 mins late
0 %
90 mins late
0 %
Canceled
0 %

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the current status of flight ua3986?

    Flight ua3986 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure 2:15 PM, arrival 10:30 PM (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight ua3986 has not departed yet and is currently on schedule. Scheduled departure is 2:15 PM, with arrival at 10:30 PM. Recheck gate and timing before you head to the airport.
  • Flight ua3986 is scheduled to depart at 2:15 PM. The latest actual or estimated departure time is 2:15 PM, and the current status is Scheduled (updated Nov 2, 2026).
  • Flight ua3986 is scheduled to arrive at 10:30 PM. The latest estimated or actual arrival time is 10:30 PM. Status is Scheduled as of Nov 2, 2026.
  • Flight ua3986 is operated by United Airlines from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Des Moines (DSM). Typical flight time is about 7 hours15 minutes; operating days may include Monday.
  • Track flight ua3986 on this Trip.com status page for live departure, arrival, gate and baggage updates. For push alerts on the go, open the same flight in the Trip.com App and turn on flight notifications.
  • If ua3986 is delayed or canceled, first confirm the latest status here (Scheduled, updated Nov 2, 2026). Contact United Airlines or your booking channel for rebooking or refund options, and check Trip.com Manage Booking if you booked on Trip.com.
  • Flight ua3986 has not departed from Albuquerque (ABQ) yet and is currently on schedule for 2:15 PM.

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Arrival Info: Des Moines Weather & Current Time

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1 hour time difference
Time on arrival: Albuquerque 21:30 | Des Moines 22:30

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